Family Fun Itinerary
Enjoy The OED Family-Style
If you want a great low-key way to spend time with the family, this itinerary is perfect for you!
Day 1:
01 Morning
Ease into the day with a fun-filled visit to Bush-N-Vine Farm in York. Depending on the season, pick various fruits and vegetables, transforming your morning into a playful harvest. Browse through the farm market and pick up some souvenirs, local products, or additional farm-fresh treats. Grab a warm doughnut or snack at the Farm Café to keep your energy levels up for your next adventure.
Continue the farm explorations at Cherry Place Farm, a family-owned and operated farm where you can gather strawberries, pumpkins or flowers, depending on the season. Take the opportunity to introduce the little ones to the farm animals, such as goats and chickens.
Get a barbecue plate at Sweet Caroline’s in McConnells—a delicious barbecue joint that’s sure to hit the spot before you set off for your next stop.
02 Afternoon
Make your way to the Town of Lowrys for a pit stop at Cotton Hills Farm. Depending on the season, pick your own strawberries in April-June; peaches, tomatoes, flowers, and garden veggies in the summer; pumpkins in autumn; and collards in winter. Make sure to check out the on-site market, which sells canned goods, fresh produce, ice cream and other treats.
With baskets full of fresh farm produce in tow, it’s time to settle down for dinner. Choose between Vinny’s Taste of Italy for an authentic Italian meal or Hillside Restaurant & Bar for classic American dishes.
Call it a night at either the Inn Upon Moon River Plantation Blues B&B or the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Richburg. The historic Inn Upon Moon River offers a unique lodging experience, presenting itself as a blues and jazz museum. The inn’s charm is complemented by music-themed rooms and a relaxing front porch with rocking chairs. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Richburg provides a more contemporary stay with various amenities.
Day 2:
01 Morning
Start your u-picking adventure at The Ivy Place Berry Farm in Lancaster County. Encouraging visitors to experience the growing process firsthand, the farm offers u-pick strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, tomatoes, flowers and potatoes.
After a morning of harvesting, treat your family to lunch in Lancaster at 521 BBQ or Punky’s on Main. Their menus cater to all palates, even the pickiest.
02 Afternoon
Reenergized, head to McLeod Farms in McBee. Established in 1916, this farm boasts more than a century of farming tradition. The farm features more than 800 acres of peaches, 60 acres of strawberries, 10 acres of blackberries, and more.
Having harvested to your heart’s content, race the beautiful Carolina sunset to Cheraw for a well-deserved dinner at Bistro on 2nd Street. What better way to end your day than with ice cream from The Caffeinated Cow—a cherry on top of your fun-filled day!
Settle in at the Springhill Suites Cheraw. Offering a range of modern amenities, your comfort is assured. Positioned conveniently to Cheraw State Park and local attractions, further explorations begin in the morning.
